Jay Bothroyd

Tubey · May 20, 2011

stinger said:
Most of the times he was playing as winger over last 2 years he was doing okay or better. It's his "performances" as striker which makes him such an easy target, but for that Moyes should be blamed more than him.

Actually, Moyes should be praised for playing him apparently out of position at right wing!

Anichebe began life as a striker.

In my view, he's absolute garbage in both roles, but if you rate him at right wing then your praise should be directed at Moyes.

quasi modo · May 20, 2011

I don't think is the type of player we should be looking at, I just don't see the appeal of him, we play far too much directly now, and if we signed it would only encourage our very limited footballers at the back to hit it long on every opportunity.

i would prefer Long from Reading, but that would actually cost money to happen.

stinger · May 20, 2011

Tubey said:
Actually, Moyes should be praised for playing him apparently out of position at right wing!

Anichebe began life as a striker.

In my view, he's absolute garbage in both roles, but if you rate him at right wing then your praise should be directed at Moyes.

Yes, if Anichebe does anything good - praise Moyes. If does something wrong - bash Anichebe, especially when he is putting himself in the line up as striker.

Deleted member 28206 · May 20, 2011

Were being swamped with below average strikers.

stinger · May 20, 2011

Bryan said:
Were being swamped with below average strikers.

Agreed.

Tubey · May 20, 2011

stinger said:
Yes, if Anichebe does anything good - praise Moyes. If does something wrong - bash Anichebe, especially when he is putting himself in the line up as striker.

You do realise you're talking to probably the most anti-Moyes poster on here right? ^^

chicoazul · May 20, 2011

We've already got a lower league striker on a free, we need a proven one next, not a poor imitation.

trigger the blue · May 20, 2011

stinger said:
Most of the times he was playing as winger over last 2 years he was doing okay or better. It's his "performances" as striker which makes him such an easy target, but for that beMoyes should be blamed more than him.

Anichebe just isnt good enough mate and if anyone come in with 2m bid i'd snap there hands off! i'd take Bothroyd on a free no problem.

TyphooToffee · May 20, 2011

Cookachoo said:
Sven thought Jeffers was good enough for England.

Got to be honest, i'm not keen (though as Tubey said, he'd be an improvement on Anichebe). I'd be more tempted to look at Danny Graham of Watford, or Shane Long if Reading don't come up.

How about Craig Mackail-Smith?

trigger the blue · May 20, 2011

Blue Peter said:
How about Craig Mackail-Smith?

Looks decent but its a big step up to the prem! How old is he mate?

markp · May 20, 2011

Victor is average at best,in both positions bit if he trys and sweats a bit could be usefull but them games have been few and far between over last few seasons.

kenada_blue · May 21, 2011

Ffs! And people whinge when I mention Michael Owen and klose are also on a free.

Think its a joke going for players like bothryod to be honest

Cookachoo · May 21, 2011

kenada_blue said:
Ffs! And people whinge when I mention Michael Owen and klose are also on a free.

Think its a joke going for players like bothryod to be honest

Owen would actually be a good signing for us, he's been fit for a while at United, just couldn't get a look in with Hernandez, Rooney and Berbatov all firing.

Neiler · May 21, 2011

Cookachoo said:
Owen would actually be a good signing for us, he's been fit for a while at United, just couldn't get a look in with Hernandez, Rooney and Berbatov all firing.

He seems about as usefull as the likes of Zamora etc, on a free wouldnt be a bad shout, always good to have a player like that is the squad, shades of Marcus Bent.

LTblue · May 21, 2011

Jay Bothroyd has been the best player in the championship this season, he is like a more skillful version of Andy Carroll, he will have all the motivation he needs getting his move to the premier league and I think he could be a very useful player for a team in the top half of the premier league, skill, pace, height, strength and a good finisher, Capello realised this and decided to call him up for the national team. Cardiff would love to re-sign him but he's too good for that division and will end up in the top flight, I just hope Moyes has him under consideration.